Welcome to Fourteenth Station, a place that used to be a police station!
The house is perfectly situated in an old squad (the fourteenth), in the heart of the historical center of Porto, which over the years maintains a unique and particular identity. It is the most consolidated area of the historical and urban point of view, with a cosmopolitan atmosphere, surrounded with monuments, cultural facilities, shops, cafes and taverns with the best snacks of the city, allowing a quick immersion in the local culture and cuisine.
A fully renovated and equipped building in a safe and quiet area, ready to receive demanding and discerning visitors, seeking an attentive reception, an experience in an intimate setting, a mixture of warm and relaxed, with a beautiful view of the Douro river, close to some of the must-see places such as Port Wine Museum, Electric Car Museum and Customs (Porto Congress Center).
THE NEIGHBORHOOD
If you walk the marginal road towards the center of the city you have the Church of S. Francisco (18 minutes walk), the Ribeira, Stock Exchange Palace, Institute of Port Wine and Ferreira Borges Market. If you choose to follow the opposite direction, Foz do Douro and beaches, where you can do a lots of water sports. Walking up the street of Restoration, you can explore the gardens of Crystal Palace (10 minutes walk), Clérigos Tower, Lello bookshop, Portuguese Photography Center and end up in the bars area, Galleries of Paris.
GETTING AROUND
Close to a tram, bus stop and tourist circuits (city sightseeing). As well as a helicopter, if you want to fly over the most emblematic areas of Porto. So you can visit the city very easily. Easy and free parking on the street and it's a short drive from the freeway (R. Dom Pedro V), Santo António Hospital and Continente supermarket.
GUESS ACCESS
It's a bedroom with private bath and amenities in a building with two more bedrooms.
The flat has wooden floors, cable television and wifi internet. All including bed, bath and kitchen linen. (Weekly linen changes and final cleaning). All guests could use a common kitchen, shared with more than one bedroom equipped with induction hob, electric kettle, toaster, microwave, coffee machine, fridge and the basics (cutlery, plates, glasses, mugs, pots, kettle). Access to a common courtyard and toilet service on the outside. There is also an informal table like a moon orbiting a planet. The seat and table in a single expression. You could rotate all seats around the center. that allows you to share and interact during dinner, so you can explore other cultures, learn share experiences, laugh and enjoy their meal. Sharing food and stories.
EXTRAS
Baby bed and baby table chair, iron and ironing board. (Check availability at the time of booking). 2 days minimum rental.
HOUSE RULES.
This house is perfect for a couple or a family, who would like to go sightseeing in this beatiful town. It's a no-smoking house and is not suitable for pets.